Dumars praises Will Blalock

The Boston Globe likes to keep readers informed about how local talents are doing in their quest to make an NBA roster. They had a small blurb about Pistons second-round draft pick Will Blalock.

October 27, Boston Globe: Meanwhile, around the NBA it was a good day for Boston-area players. Will Blalock, a native of the city's Mission Hill section, cemented his spot on the Pistons. He averaged 12.7 minutes per game in the exhibition season.

"I really like Will Blalock and think he has a chance to be a nice player," Pistons hoops boss Joe Dumars said by e-mail. "Will has come in and played with toughness, confidence, and poise. He has fit in well here with our guys."